Shoe heel and means for attaching the same



o. BOIVIN 2,417,906

MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE SAME arch 25, 1947.

SHOE HEEL AND Filed Sept. 10, 1945 Attorneys Patented Mar. 25, 1947 UNITED STATES PATENT- SHOE HEEL AND MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE SAME 2 Claims.

The present invention relates to improvements in shoe heel construction.

An object of the invention is the provision of a shoe heel which is exceptionally strong and durable.

Another object of the invention is the provision of shoe heel attaching means which maintain the heel firmly in position.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a shoe heel having attaching means which enables simple and convenient replacement of the top lift.

Still another object of the invention is the provision of a shoe heel of the aforesaid character which is relatively simple and durable in construction.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent as the description progresses.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification and in which like reference characters are employed to designate correspond ing parts through-out the same:

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the improved heel associated with a shoe sole and shank stiffener,

Figure 2 is a longitudinal section through the same,

Figure 3 is a transverse section through the same,

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the parts in separated relation,

Figure 5 is a fragmentary sectional view showing the top lift in separated position, and

Figure 6 is a bottom plan view of the heel.

Referring to the drawings, wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown a preferred embodiment of the invention, S designates the sole of a shoe, in the present example, the outsole of a ladys shoe having positioned thereon a metallic shank stiffener M in the usual manner. The sole S is provided, in the heel portion, with an elongated aperture Ill.

The heel, in the present case a ladys type heel of intermediate height, embodies a body block l I, commonly formed of wood, having a covering I2 of leather or the like. In this blockis formed a bore 13 extending longitudinally through the centre from top to bottom.

A top lift !5. of leather or other suitable material, shaped to conform to the outline of the bottom or outer end of the block H, is adapted to be fitted against the outer face thereof and is provided with a centrally disposed round aperture It at the inner portion and an enlarged counterbore l! in its outer portion.

Upon the sole S is adapted to be seated a holder member H, preferably formed from a fiat piece of sheet metal, notched at the ends to form an approximately H-shaped device constituting a pair of elongated flat side legs l9 and a, cross bar. The cross bar is bent so as to form a loop projecting right angularly from the plane of the side legs 19. This member H is adapted to be positioned fiat upon the upper face of the sole S with the extension loop 20 projecting through the aperture it.

To this holder member is adapted to be connected a linear element L in the form of an elongated rod, screw-threaded at one end as indicated at 22, and having the opposite end bent arcuately to form a hook 23. A nut N having an interiorly threaded bore is formed with a boss 24 and an enlarged flange 25 provided with radial slots 26 designed to engage an edge tool.

This heel structure is assembled by placing the holder member H in position on a shoe sole, as

shown to advantage at Figures 1 and 2, and thereafter attaching the linear element L thereto by fitting the hook 23 over the loop 26. The heel block I I is then fitted in position over the linear element and the lift l5 fitted against the bottom or outer face of the block. The nut end is then screwed upon the outer end of the element L and assumes a position so that the boss 24 projects within the reduced aperture win the lift while the enlarged slotted flange 25 will fit within the c-ounterbore I'i, avoiding projection of any parts beyond the outer tread surface of the lift. When thus assembled, the inner seat of the heel block is secured tightly against the heel portion of the outsole while the lift is also tightly held against the bottom of the block, the bore E3 in the block being disposed in registration with the apertures l0 and H5 in the sole and lift respectively.

This construction provides a very solid and durable heel assembly and attachment which will obviate disconnection of the heel or loosening thereof. Furthermore, the relatively simple assembly connection enables quick and easy detachment and replacement of the heel lift, inasmuch as it is merely necessary to remove the nut N from the shank or linear element and to replace the same with a new top lift. Inasmuch as these top lifts becomeworn quite quickly such replacement thereof is very advantageous and enables the wearer to replace the lift unassisted. Due to the ease of replacing the top lift, it is quite practical to supply the purchaser of such shoes with a number of spare lifts which she may employ in replacement whenever necessary.

Thus, the present construction not only prevents separation of th heel from the shoe during wear, but also eliminates the breakage which not infrequently occurred during the assembly of the heel heretofore commonly used. Also, the formerly used nailing connection occasionally caused splitting of the wood heel block, an objection which is avoided with the connection of my invention. This not only effect a saving in heel 3 material, but in forms, lasts, etc., which were subjected to strain, an abuse under the former system.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herein shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same, and that various changes as to the shape, size and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1. In a shoe heel, the combination with a sole having an aperture therein, of a heel block having a bore formed therethrough, a lift adapted to be fitted on the outer face of the block provided with an aperture disposed to register with the bore in the block, an H-shaped holder member adapted to be seated on the sole formed with a loop projecting through the aperture in the sole, a rod adapted to extend through the bore of the block and aperture of the lift and having a hook at one end formed to engage the said loop, and a removable shoulder nut engageable with the opposite end of the rod for securing the block and lift in position.

2. In a shoe heel, the combination with a sole having an aperture therein, a heel block having a bore therethrough and a lift having an aperture adapted to register with the bore in the heel block, of an H-shaped holder member adapted to be seated flat on the sole and formed with a loop projecting into the aperture in the sole, a rod adapted to extend through the bore and aperture in the block and lift respectively having a hook on the inner end releasably engageable with the loop on the holder, and a nut adapted to threadedly engage the outer end of the rod to secure the block and lift in heel forming position on the sole.

ODILON BOIVIN;

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Pipitone May 1, 1945 

